Azara railway station is a railway station situated in Azara, a locality on the south-western fringes of Guwahati in the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India. The station serves the suburban population of Azara and adjoining areas and lies in close proximity to the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, which is the principal airport serving Guwahati.
Key facts
| Name | Azara railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Azara, Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Type | Railway station |
Overview
The station forms part of the railway network in the Guwahati metropolitan region and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways. It functions primarily as a halt for passenger and local services running through the Kamrup region, providing rail access for residents of Azara and nearby suburbs such as Mirza and Palasbari.
Location and connectivity
Azara is located along National Highway 17 (formerly NH 37) on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra. The railway station offers a low-cost transport option for commuters travelling towards Guwahati city, Kamakhya and other points within the Kamrup region. Road connectivity to the station is provided through local arterial roads linking Azara with the Guwahati–Jorabat corridor and the international airport.
Significance
As a suburban station near a major metropolitan area and an international airport, Azara serves the daily commuting needs of local residents and supports the wider passenger movement on the routes managed by the Northeast Frontier Railway. Its presence contributes to the decentralisation of rail access within the rapidly expanding Guwahati urban agglomeration.
Related topics
- Northeast Frontier Railway
- Guwahati railway station
- Kamakhya Junction railway station
- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
- Kamrup Metropolitan district
- Rail transport in India